Thursday, June 24, 2010

So my new Juki and I decided to try our hand at sewing!! I went through my UFO pile and was delighted to find all the nine patches I made for Amandajean’s Nine-Patch Quilt Along. As you can tell I failed miserably at that task. But, there they were all sweet and pretty, just waiting for me, so out they came.

I used the jelly roll “Berry Delicious” by Moda. I just love this fabric.

I am now in the process of added the white strips to connect the blocks, which will make them into rows.

I am so happy to report that Miss Juki and I are getting along famously!!

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

That is not the question for me!!2009 was the year of the swaps. I still love them, but I have many UFO’S I need to finish before I join or host any other.

BUT

A Bee…

Now that is a “horse ofadifferentcolor”

I joined my first bee one year ago. It was the Around the World Quilt Block Bee. It was run like a round robin. You made a starter block, sent it to a person, they made a block to go with it and sent it to the next person, and so on, and so on, until it came full circle back to you. I am waiting for only two more blocks and mine will be home. Here are my last three blocks for other girls in the bee.

As a matter of fact I enjoyed that bee so much I continued with the group and started a round robin Christmas quilt. This is my starter block…

Here are a few I made for other members.

OK that is two

#3 I joined A Quilting Journey Round Robin Bee ; here is the starter block and signature block for that bee. I asked that they please use 1930's fabrics and make any block that they choose. I thought it would then have a sampler style.

One member asked to please make a block using her snowman fabric, this is what I made for her...

Another member asked to please use the tutorial in the Fat Quarterly called "A Bedtime Story Quilt" by Aneela Hoey. Here is my take on that block.

I even pulled out my Japanese Fabrics to find a fun center!

#4 Sew Bee Wonky, this is my first “traditional” bee. My month is April and I have no idea what blocks, or fabric I will use for the quilt. But, I do have time!

#5 Last but not least is, Three by Six Sampler Quilt Mini Bee…This sounded like so much fun. You sign up for a quarter of the year and you are in a group with six other people. You choose one block and make six of the same blocks according to the persons color choices. Then send them out. You will receive 6 different blocks back in the colors you picked. I asked for Pink, Orange, and Green!

So, in total I am now in 5 bees, if you want to look at these bees they are all listed on my side-bar. Who knows, maybe after the Wedding, I might join another!!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

It has been a great week. I would love to welcome all my new followers and I hope to get around and visit all of you very soon. Thank you to the followers I already have and to all the wonderful readers and comments. I have had a blast this week.

To my international friends, I am starting Day 7 ,my time,

USA Central Time at 12:01 AM.

This will give you a chance to send in your entries because this will all end

USA Central Time 12:00 PM June 13th.

Thank you and to other 400 posts!!!

Here we go Day 7 !!

Today you have a chance to win one yard of Bloom & Grow

and a 5 inch square charm pack of this line by Riley Blake.

I will ONLY accept entries by email

Pnkcndy at sbcglobal dot net

On that email please copy and paste this form with the points added up for me.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Here we go Day 6 !!Today you have the chance to win a fat quarter bundle of these beautiful fabrics, most from Quilting Treasures by Julia Cairns . There are 6 This is what you need to do for a chance at this bundle....

I will ONLY accept entries by emailPnkcndy at sbcglobal dot net

On that email please copy and paste this form with the points added up for me.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Today you have the chance to win a 1/2 yard bundle of these wonderful fabrics from Timeless Treasures. The are from the line "Lily"For those of you that did not know, or could not tell, my favorite color is pink! I would love to share some of this yummy pink fabric with you; there are 6 prints and you will receive a half yard of each for a total of 3, yes, 3 yards of fabric.

This is what you need to do for a chance at this bundle....

I will ONLY accept entries by email

Pnkcndy at sbcglobal dot net

On that email please copy and paste this form with the points added up for me.

One point to email_____Two points to heart my etsy shop_____Three points to become a follower or tell me you already are_____Three points to post and link my giveaway button to my blog______Six points to post and link my store button to my store link which ishttp://www.janesfabrics.com/ _____Ten points for a purchase for more than $5.00 (does not include shipping) from myeBay or etsy store_____

Total Points_____

Email address_______________

Here are the buttons and the necessary links to help you accomplish any or all of these tasks.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Remember if you are a no reply your entries will not count so please check!!!Leave an email if you are not sure!!!Wow, two years and over 400 posts.Why didn’t you tell me I talk too much!!

I started this little blog as a way to chronicle my quilting, fabric and family adventures. I had no idea it would turn out to be such an important part of my life. I have met and made friends with some of the most extraordinary woman in the world. Yes, the world!I am so proud to be part of this community.If you read my blog you already know my middle daughter is getting married July 3rd.I have made her a Wedding Quilt and it has been received.

I would love to celebrate this quilt and my 400 post accomplishment.

How??With a 7 day giveaway.

Each day I will post a new item for you to have a chance to win. I am going to give you easy to hard ways to earn points.So, without further ado here are the rules…..

If I pick a no-reply, I will choose again, so please be careful. I need to reach you to win.

Purchase any item from myeBay or Etsy store for $5 or more (does not include shipping) please let me know your user name for the purchase as they are sometimes different than your blog name and you will receive 10 points.

This means if you do all of theses tasks each day you could have a total of 25!!! chances

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Remember if you are a no reply your entries will not count so please check!!!

Wow, two years and over 400 posts.

Why didn’t you tell me I talk too much!!

I started this little blog as a way to chronicle my quilting, fabric and family adventures. I had no idea it would turn out to be such an important part of my life. I have met and made friends with some of the most extraordinary woman in the world. Yes, the world!I am so proud to be part of this community.If you read my blog you already know my middle daughter is getting married July 3rd.I have made her a Wedding Quilt and it has been received.I would love to celebrate this quilt and my 400 post accomplishment.

How??

With a 7 day giveaway!!!

Each day I will post a new item for you to have a chance to win. I am going to give you easy to hard ways to earn points.So, without further ado here are the rules…..If I pick a no-reply, I will choose again, so please be careful. I need to reach you to win.Please leave a SEPARATEcomment for each task you accomplish.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Wow, two years and over 400 posts.Why didn’t you tell me I talk too much!!

I started this little blog as a way to chronicle my quilting, fabric and family adventures. I had no idea it would turn out to be such an important part of my life. I have met and made friends with some of the most extraordinary woman in the world. Yes, the world!I am so proud to be part of this community.If you read my blog you already know my middle daughter is getting married July 3rd.I have made her a Wedding Quilt and it has been received.

I would love to celebrate this quilt and my 400 post accomplishment.

How??With a 7 day giveaway!!!

Each day I will post a new item for you to have a chance to win. I am going to give you easy to hard ways to earn points.So, without further ado here are the rules…..

If I pick a no-reply, I will choose again, so please be careful. I need to reach you to win.

Purchase any item from my eBay or Etsy store for $5 or more (does not include shipping) please let me know your user name for the purchase as they are sometimes different than your blog name and you will receive 10 points.

This means if you do all of theses tasks each day you could have a total of 25!!! chances